Ernest Thompson Seton

Ernest Thompson Seton

was a Scots-Canadian (and naturalized U.S. citizen) who became a noted author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians, and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)

The ancient feud between cat and dog is not forgotten in the north, for the Lynx is the deadly foe of the Fox and habitually kills it when there is soft snow and scarcity of easier prey.MoreErnest Thompson Seton quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

In southern settlements, where the Lynx is little known, it is painted as a fearsome beast of limitless ferocity, strength, and activity.MoreErnest Thompson Seton quotes [07/10/2011 10:07:03]

On the 27th we came to the Cascade Rapids. The first or Little Cascade has about two feet fall, the second or Grand Cascade, a mile farther, is about a six foot sheer drop.MoreErnest Thompson Seton quotes [08/13/2009 12:08:00]

There are no Rabbits in the north-west. This statement, far from final, is practically true to-day, but I saw plenty of Lynxes, and one cannot write of ducks without mentioning water.MoreErnest Thompson Seton quotes [08/13/2009 12:08:00]

The white spruce forest along the banks is most inspiring, magnificent here. Down the terraced slopes and right to the water's edge on the alluvial soil it stands in ranks.MoreErnest Thompson Seton quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

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